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Krups Essenza Mini vs De’Longhi Inissia EN 80.B
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
Two Nespresso capsule machines with 19 bar and a 0.7 l tank, both ready in around 25 seconds. The Krups Essenza Mini is extremely slim at 8.4 cm and energy-saving, the De’Longhi Inissia clearly cheaper. Compared are width, heat-up time, tank, features, energy and price.
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Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint width | Krups Essenza Mini | only 8.4 cm wide, fits into the tightest niches; De’Longhi names no such slim width |
| Features | Krups Essenza Mini | Flow-Stop and automatic capsule ejection against a removable tank without auto-eject on the Inissia |
| Energy | Krups Essenza Mini | eco mode after 3 min, auto-off after 9 min, energy class A against only 9-minute shut-off on the Inissia |
| Heat-up time | Krups Essenza Mini | approx. 25 s against approx. 25 s, a tie, both ready instantly |
| Price | De’Longhi Inissia EN 80.B | from €59 vs from €80 |
Which one is right for you?
If you want the slimmest capsule machine with auto-eject, Flow-Stop and fine energy control → Krups Essenza Mini. If you are looking for the same 19 bar Nespresso technology with a 0.7 l tank around €20 cheaper and can do without the extras → De’Longhi Inissia EN 80.B. In coffee terms the two differ little.
Krups Essenza Mini or De’Longhi Inissia EN 80.B? Short answer.
Which is better: Krups Essenza Mini or De’Longhi Inissia EN 80.B?
That depends on your priority. Footprint width: Krups Essenza Mini (only 8.4 cm wide, fits into the tightest niches; De’Longhi names no such slim width); features: Krups Essenza Mini (Flow-Stop and automatic capsule ejection against a removable tank without auto-eject on the Inissia); energy: Krups Essenza Mini (eco mode after 3 min, auto-off after 9 min, energy class A against only 9-minute shut-off on the Inissia). Which model suits which type of user is covered in the conclusion of this comparison.
How do the Krups Essenza and De’Longhi Inissia differ?
The Krups Essenza and De’Longhi Inissia differ mainly in these points: footprint width (advantage Krups Essenza Mini), features (advantage Krups Essenza Mini), energy (advantage Krups Essenza Mini), heat-up time (advantage Krups Essenza Mini), price (advantage De’Longhi Inissia EN 80.B).
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